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as in cuddling
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kissing
Not the family stuff, like Natalie’s spontaneous nipple piercing after making out with Cady’s maybe-daughter, Nevaeh (Malia Pyles), who later murders her own mother after kissing her, for way too long, on the mouth.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Others disliked how visible Gabriel Vasconcelos' tongue was outside of his mouth while kissing.
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Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The two were spotted kissing in photos published by TMZ last September.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Since the Jury Duty actor was first spotted kissing Brons in October 2023 during a night out in New York City, the pair have kept a low profile.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Looking for a vacation that involves plenty of sand between your toes, fantastic seafood, and the perfect ocean breeze kissing your cheek?
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
In 2012, Stewart was caught kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders, in photos that were published online.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
And this goes beyond simply kissing your bicep.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
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David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Others disliked how visible Gabriel Vasconcelos' tongue was outside of his mouth while kissing.
—
Kimi Robinson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The two were spotted kissing in photos published by TMZ last September.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Since the Jury Duty actor was first spotted kissing Brons in October 2023 during a night out in New York City, the pair have kept a low profile.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Looking for a vacation that involves plenty of sand between your toes, fantastic seafood, and the perfect ocean breeze kissing your cheek?
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
In 2012, Stewart was caught kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders, in photos that were published online.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
And this goes beyond simply kissing your bicep.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing
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And in tumble Spiderman and Hulk, swords in hand, a shy Snow White with her wellies on wrong, and Pocahontas cuddling a teddy.
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In a carousel of photos, Barash and his wife could be seen cuddling with their newborn baby, as well as introducing their new addition to Barash's daughter, Harper, 12.
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Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.
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In my test shot, a sneaker remained, but brushing over it re-created the rocks underfoot.
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The late-night host has been on a hilarious smooching spree during his second-to-last week on the air, kissing several guests in recent days.
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The new couple was most recently spotted smooching and holding hands in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood on Friday, April 3, and getting coffees on Sunday, April 5.
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Kwon moves fluidly from intimate memories of being a Korean American in Los Angeles to keen social critique, touching on body-shaming, mental health, the weight of Korea’s history, and the nuances of diaspora.
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There was something fun about touching a place with your own little finger.
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People remained on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them.
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Up in the stands, the Weahs lost their minds, cheering and hugging everyone in sight, the famous George Weah included.
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For the next few days, while my toddler felt miserable, he and I were mostly holed up in the room snuggling while the rest of my family got sun-kissed at the beach with their cousins.
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.
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“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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